Due to its anatomy, the rotator cuff can be prone to certain injuries. Strains and tears can both affect this group of muscles, but these injuries differ in important ways.

One study found that across a wide age range, the overall prevalence of asymptomatic tears of the rotator cuff was 34% (J Bone Joint Surg. 1995;77:10-15).

Rotator cuff tears can cause pain and weakness. Sometimes these tears can heal without surgery, but severe rotator cuff damage can be permanent without surgical intervention.

Most rotator-cuff tears are degenerative, atraumatic, and more prevalent with age. Nonoperative treatment, including physical therapy, is typically recommended; surgery is considered in some cases.

Rotator cuff tears are usually seen in two types of patients. A young person who suffers a traumatic injury in their shoulder, and someone in their 60s or 70s that has wear and tear throughout ...

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